tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365811166052974461.post2199778035145745259..comments2020-09-08T19:24:25.869+01:00Comments on Everest 2012: Descent from Camp OneIanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09529187248015621252noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365811166052974461.post-59935400909657305412012-04-21T12:19:25.633+01:002012-04-21T12:19:25.633+01:00Hi Al,
All those hoping to summit will have been ...Hi Al,<br /><br />All those hoping to summit will have been issued with a permit before they leave Kathmandu. The Nepalese government aren't stupid they want our money upfront!<br /><br />Also a certain percentage will drop out.<br /><br />As for summit day this will vary amongst the teams and how they are placed logistically upon the mountain. Thankfully we got here about a week earlier than most teams so should be well placed for an early summit bid if the weather is kind to us. <br />As for the Cuilins yes the Hilary Step could be like waiting to climb out of the TD gap!<br /><br />Cheers <br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529187248015621252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365811166052974461.post-67342890930526229642012-04-20T16:51:32.295+01:002012-04-20T16:51:32.295+01:00How does it work with the summit bid? Is it a case...How does it work with the summit bid? Is it a case of once you've been given permission to climb the mountain you can summit when you are ready and there's a window in the weather, or do you have to apply for a"slot" so to speak to limit numbers on the summit ridge to a manageable number? Otherwise it could be like the Cullin Ridge on a sunny June Saturday! <br /><br />Enjoy the extra rest day.AlPewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929084331384116120noreply@blogger.com